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COM 101 COM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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101. What is the defining characteristic that distinguishes a computer from other electronic devices?
Options
A Ability to connect to the internet
B Programmability to execute predefined instructions
Correct Answer
C Capacity to play multimedia
D Ability to display information visually
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Computers are programmable general-purpose machines; other devices are often fixed-function.

Hint

Programmability is key.

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